Odysseus Name Meaning
The name Odysseus comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Odysseus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Odysseus Name Meaning
Greek MythologyPerhaps derived from Greek οδυσσομαι (odyssomai) "to hate". In Greek legend Odysseus was one of the Greek heroes who fought in the Trojan War. In the 'Odyssey' Homer relates Odysseus's misadventures on...
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